Introducing Luke Richardson, reportedly the Blackhawks next head coach

Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty ImagesA flurry of media reports have tabbed Luke Richardson as the Chicago Blackhawks next coach, although an official announcement from the team is yet to arrive.

So let’s find out everything we can about the Blackhawks’ next bench boss.

Richardson had a lengthy NHL career.

Drafted seventh overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1987 NHL Draft, Richardson played 1,417 games across 21 seasons with six different teams, tallying 35 goals and 166 assists in his career. He also played in 69 playoff games, notching eight assists. His biggest statistical contribution is in the penalty minutes category, where he ranks 51st all-time with…